Death Anniversary of Guy Wills Chandler (21-viii-1889 25-v-1980) From The Encyclopedia of Chess by Anne Sunnucks : "International Judge of FIDE for Chess Compositions, Chandler, who was born on 21st August 1889, has composed about 125 two and three-move problems, all in traditional style. Some 30 have gained tourney honours. He was the chess editor … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Guy Chandler (21-viii-1889 25-v-1980)
BCN remembers Robin Matthews CBE, FBA who died in Cambridge aged 83 on June 19th 2010. Probate (3367272) was granted in Ipswich, Suffolk on September 6th, 2010. Robert (Robin) Charles Oliver Matthews was born in Edinburgh on Thursday, June 16th 1927. Born on the same day was England cricketer, Tom Graveney. His English father, Oliver … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Robin Matthews (16-vi-1927 19-vi-1983)
Birthday of FM David Friedgood (11-vii-1946) David was born in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa and now resides in England. He first won the South Africa Championship in 1967 in Johannesburg, again in 1971, and in 1973 in Cape Town when his main rivals were Piet Kroon and Charles de Villiers. He plays for … Continue reading Birthday of FM David Friedgood (11-vii-1946)
